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Welcome to our first meeting about ESPS PTA!
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PTA or no PTA. That is the question
PTA or no PTA? That is the question! This meeting is an ‘expression of interest’ so we can move forward.
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1. Do we want a PTA. 2. Do we need a PTA. 3. Now what
1. Do we want a PTA? 2. Do we need a PTA? 3. Now what? If there is interest, we can move forward!
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If we want a PTA, what do we need to do?
Have an AGM to start. At the AGM we must have at least 3 people willing to act as a chairperson, a secretary and a treasurer. Mrs Hudson and I can do one or 2 of these to begin with.
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When do we have an AGM and how does it work?
We choose a time and day to meet in school. We invite everyone who is a teacher/parent to come. I will act as interim chairperson. We welcome everyone. We explain that we need 3 people for positions. We nominate, and elect, voting if we need to. We are ready to start!
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As we go there are a few things to set up. We must:
Is that it? Not quite! As we go there are a few things to set up. We must: Set up a bank account and have people to have signing authority. Make sure people are Access NI cleared to be at events in school. Set up a PTA page on the new school website. Have a constitution. Register with the Charities Commission.
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If we form a PTA it would be my advice to join PTA UK.
Help! If we form a PTA it would be my advice to join PTA UK. They can help with: Ideas. Setting up with the Charity Commission. Help members who are the chairperson, secretary or treasurer. Setting up with a bank account etc.
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How does that sound so far? Any Questions?
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Let’s take a vote! 1. Who thinks we should start a ESPS PTS?
2. Who here would consider taking on a post in the ESPS PTA?
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So now we need to set a time and day to meet for the AGM.
I will also meet with parents who attend mornings in the Parents’ Room. All information will go out to parents and will be put o the school website.
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Ideas to think about to begin with!
Christmas Fair Christmas Cards School Disco School Noticeboard
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Thank you for coming! Safe home!
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